A96/100
LAFAYETTE UTILITIES WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 169,389 people · Louisiana
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
LA1055017
Violations
1
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 610.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2000.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About LAFAYETTE UTILITIES WATER SYSTEM
Is LAFAYETTE UTILITIES WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
LAFAYETTE UTILITIES WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of A (96/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 73 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has LAFAYETTE UTILITIES WATER SYSTEM detected?
73 contaminants were tested in LAFAYETTE UTILITIES WATER SYSTEM's water. Notable contaminants include chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does LAFAYETTE UTILITIES WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?
Yes, LAFAYETTE UTILITIES WATER SYSTEM has 1 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2000. Violation types include Other.
How many people does LAFAYETTE UTILITIES WATER SYSTEM serve?
LAFAYETTE UTILITIES WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 169,389 people, Louisiana.
What type of water does LAFAYETTE UTILITIES WATER SYSTEM provide?
LAFAYETTE UTILITIES WATER SYSTEM sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is LA1055017.
How does LAFAYETTE UTILITIES WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in Louisiana?
LAFAYETTE UTILITIES WATER SYSTEM scores 96/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Louisiana state page for a full comparison of water systems.